Sweet Dark Kiss

'Tis told by those wiser than me In crisis, freak feelings some see When scent of death is all around One's primal pulse does start to pound Songs sing of outrageous empathy Crossing all history's epic sea Death's husky breath whisks one's skin Like siren calls, invites one in Lures the wandering and unsure Whispers through the night endure Soft, moist lips touch the idle soul Lean close in and taste blackest coal Darkness reigns on the killing field Minds bend to think that they must yield The loss of light we all lament Greatness gone and good deeds misspent Innocents hurt, self-inflicted Hope grows as the dirge is lifted Some seek to kiss eternity See kernels of humanity Yet many choose to take to flight Flee from ever-revolving light Serenely let one freely fly To thrive anew beyond the sky Be aware that time knows no tide As dark draws in, set it aside What trait makes night prosper in us Death's embrace we fear to discuss Will life's sweetest kiss be for all A dark abyss in which we fall